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Zelensky in Azerbaijan: Ukraine Seeks Allies Between the Caucasus, Energy and Security
Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Azerbaijan was more than a routine diplomatic meeting. The Ukrainian president travelled to a country that...
Orbán Lost, but the Hungary–Ukraine Dispute Is Not Going Away
The change of power in Budapest does not automatically mean a reset in Hungarian-Ukrainian relations. After the electoral victory of...
Prince Harry visits Kyiv. “It is good to be back”
Prince Harry has arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit. The former member of the British royal family stressed that,...
Macron in Poland. Gdańsk becomes the site of a new opening in Polish-French relations
French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Poland carried far greater significance than a routine diplomatic gesture. On April 20, 2026,...
Hungary’s Future Prime Minister Sets Conditions for Slovakia. The Dispute Concerns the Rights of the Hungarian Minority
Peter Magyar, described as Hungary’s future prime minister, has taken a tougher stance toward Slovakia and made further political talks...
Estonia Criticizes Zelensky’s Remarks. Tallinn Warns Against Reinforcing Russian Narratives
The Estonian authorities have reacted sharply to remarks made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who suggested that Russia could in...
Poland and Japan elevate ties to the highest level. Tusk returns from Tokyo with landmark agreement
15 April 2026 · PAP / editorial Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a declaration...
Hungary Between Europe and Pragmatism. Public Views on Russia and Ukraine Are More Complex Than Many Might Expect
The change of power in Budapest does not automatically mean a radical shift in Hungary’s approach to Russia and Ukraine....
Péter Magyar’s First Post-Election Announcements. A Turn Toward Europe, State Reform, and Cautious Realism on Ukraine
Péter Magyar’s victory and that of his TISZA party in Hungary’s parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026, opened a new...
Why Orbán Lost
Viktor Orbán lost Hungary’s parliamentary election on April 12, 2026, after 16 uninterrupted years in power. The winner was the...
